Before becoming an actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger identified as a bodybuilding giant. He’s still in the game pumping iron and ever conscious about his health. The seven-time Mr. Olympia established his name among bodybuilding fans and now he has a verdict on Chris Bumstead.
Bumstead is a rising star as he holds the four-time Mr. Olympia title, and is the current champion in Men’s Classic Physique. His popularity is engrossing, indeed, and eventually, the legend himself felt it necessary to say a few words.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Honest Verdict on Chris Bumstead
Everyone wants a body like Arnold Schwarzenegger, in many ways his physique was responsible for his immense success as he went on to build global stardom with his Mr. Olympia titles and later his cinematic journey. Appearing on Nick’s Strength and Power podcast Schwarzenegger candidly revealed his verdict on the current Mr. Olympia.
“Chris Bumstead is fantastic […] So, I mean, he’s really extraordinary and I tell you it just I always feel like you know the insiders have their own favorites and then there’s the viewers, the spectators, the fans and he’s the most popular […] Everyone out there says that’s the kind of a body I want,” Schwarzenegger said.
Chris Bumstead, 28, has been consecutive Mr. Olympia since 2019 dominating his reign for for four years with the insane physique on display. Also, before his 2019 win Bumstead was a runner-up for two consecutive years.
Debate Sparked Over Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Remark on Chris Bumstead
The Austrian Oak’s surprise return to the arena of bodybuilding after 5 years was a shocker to many as he decided to take part in the 1980 Mr. Olympia. Even surprising when he finally retained the title after his return.
Immediately it sparked a huge debate among fans as they claimed that Schwarzenegger didn’t deserve the win and his popularity secured the title. After his recent remark on Bumstead, fans started to recall his controversial win. Fans took to social media to express their take on the matter. “Arnold’s 1980’s Olympia confession, at last!” one fan wrote on YouTube.
“It’s not just the body. look at his face with his moustsache, he creates aesthetic as a whole. this is what makes the difference. it’s also why arnold was so popular,” another wrote on the platform.
However, many appreciate the bodybuilder-turned-actor’s good words on Bumstead as he celebrated the new Mr. Olympia.
